October 1, 2020 - All of us are aware of the “Golden Rule”. It was announced by Jesus in Matthew 7:12 when he said, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them”. Of course, we are more familiar hearing it as “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you”.
However, though we see it practiced more and more in our society, especially by those who would riot, burn, and loot, we are not so familiar with the “Iron Rule”. Simply stated it is “Do unto others what you would not want them to do unto you”. This is the pagan law of life and the law of the jungle. It is viciously doing unto others whatever you may wish as long as it serves your own purposes. This is the rule we see practiced in Communist Countries by totalitarian governments. This was the rule in practice when Cain killed Abel in the early morning of time. This is the rule of those who would by brute force attempt to impose their will upon others.
Perhaps, it would do more to bring humanity together and to solve the problem of man’s inhumanity to man if people would put the “Golden Rule” into practice and eliminate the “Iron Rule”. This might even be something our politicians would want to consider. It just might bring about more unity and harmony in our communities and our nation. I, for one, think Jesus knew what he was talking about.
It’s something to think about … tbp
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